Palacio de Bellas Artes
Monument · Centro Histórico, Mexico City

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Photo: Xavier Quetzalcoatl Contreras Castillo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It functions as a venue for exhibitions, theater and dance. The interior holds large murals by Diego Rivera and other Mexican painters. The marble exterior stands out against the surrounding streets.

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Good to know

Tickets
Entry to view the building and murals is free. Event tickets vary; check the official site for current prices.
Time needed
One to two hours cover the main interior spaces and exterior views.
Best time
Weekday mornings reduce crowds around the murals and lobby.
Getting there
The Bellas Artes metro station exits directly beside the building.

Itineraries with Palacio de Bellas Artes

Day 1 of Mexico City Tacos & Temples

Centro Histórico

How Palacio de Bellas Artes fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Templo MayorCentro Histórico
  2. 11:30Zócalo and Metropolitan CathedralCentro Histórico
  3. 13:30Palacio PostalCentro Histórico
  4. 14:30Palacio de Bellas ArtesCentro Histórico
  5. 19:00Taquería Los CocuyosCentro Histórico
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Palacio de Bellas Artes questions

Is entry to the Palacio de Bellas Artes free?

Viewing the architecture and murals requires no ticket. Performances and special exhibitions charge separate fees.

What murals are inside the Palacio de Bellas Artes?

Diego Rivera painted several large works on the upper levels. Other artists including Siqueiros and Orozco contributed pieces as well.

Can visitors attend events at the Palacio de Bellas Artes?

The theater hosts ballet, opera and concerts on a regular schedule. Ticket availability changes by date and show.

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